Tor Books is looking to hire an editorial assistant. The write-up for the job is:
We are seeking an Editorial Assistant to assist two fiction editors. In addition to working with the in-house editors, this editorial assistant will also assist one of the editors with the office work flow of an Executive Editor working off-site. These three editors work in a wide variety of genres including thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, paranormal romance, western, and historical. Duties include reading and evaluating submissions, writing copy, keeping track of schedules, preparing manuscripts for production, as well as clerical tasks such as copying, filing, and completing routine paperwork. This assistant will have many opportunities to interact with other departments and to correspond with authors and agents. The successful candidate should have excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills and work well in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail is important and multitasking is essential. Must have good computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office. A college degree is required, preferably in English or Communications; office experience is helpful.
Send resumes or queries to David Hartwell at dgh at tor.com.